OSEP Policy Documents Regarding the Education of Infants, Toddlers, Children and Youth with Disabilities

ASSESSMENTS

Disclaimer: Letters issued prior to December 3, 2004, may not be consistent with the IDEA, as revised by P.L. 108-446. Letters issued prior to August 14, 2006 may not be consistent with the final regulations for Part B published on that date at 71 Federal Register 46540. Readers are advised to consult with the current statute and final regulations.

Letter to Honorable Curt Weldon
October 10, 2001
Topic: Assessments
Letter regarding the inclusion of children with disabilities in assessments and the implementation of the IDEA provisions related to alternate assessments.MS Word (33K)|
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Letter to State Directors of Special Education
August 24, 2000
Topic: Assessments
Letter clarifying requirements for including students with disabilities in State and district-wide assessments.MS
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